As you approach spring landscaping chores, you might be considering adding a dogwood tree to your yard. Types of dogwood trees vary from the 6- to 12-inch miniature dogwood “tree” known as bunchberry ...

Each year as the new garden catalogs begin to arrive I start planning which seeds I want to start, and I always check out the perennial plants to see what’s new and exciting for our zone 3 ...

Before you try your hand at growing tomatoes, our in-house master gardener advises this is a trickier plant for beginners to ...

This is the time of year to transplant and get those early crops such as lettuce, radishes, kohlrabi and cabbages in the garden. Holly Gregor’s third-grade class at St. Anastasia Catholic ...

Keep your front yard tidy and welcoming with these low-maintenance, compact, deer-resistant landscaping plants.

Native to northern Mexico, the southeastern U.S., and the Caribbean, Tillandsia plants absorb nutrients and moisture from the air. For a minimalistic terrarium, combine an air plant in glass with a ...

Urban gardening is more than just a trend—it’s a lifestyle that brings nature into the heart of the city. Whether you have a small balcony, a rooftop space, or even just a sunny windowsill, you can ...

Feb. 6, 2025 — A study has identified key genetic pathways in corn that help its roots branch out to find water in soil; the varieties adapted to temperate regions like the U.S. corn belt showed ...

Something like H-Start or EPSI would be a good option to add to raised beds. The right bacteria and fungus make nutrients available to the plants. H start is a pellet with mycorrhizal fungus and ...

Jan. 23, 2025 — Rising carbon dioxide levels affect more than just the climate; they also affect the chemistry of the oceans. When saltwater absorbs carbon dioxide, it becomes acidic, which ...

Whether you’re planting in your yard, on a windowsill, or in a public space, you can help create more bird-friendly habitats with native plants. Find the best plants for your area (and where to get ...